Can Stress Cause a Broken Heart?
New research shows that stress could leave you heartbroken—literally. But yoga can help prevent a dangerous, but temporary condition called takotsubo syndrome, otherwise known as broken-heart syndrome.
For centuries, meditators have claimed that a regular mindfulness practice offers countless mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits. Now, scientists are finding evidence to support that. Learn more about the science of meditation: we cover the emerging studies, cutting-edge techniques, and new findings that can lead to peace of mind and a healthier life.
There's a new way to achieve a calmer state.
New research shows that stress could leave you heartbroken—literally. But yoga can help prevent a dangerous, but temporary condition called takotsubo syndrome, otherwise known as broken-heart syndrome.
Surprising ways meditation can help your brain stay sharp as you age, and improve memory and focus.
What's actually happening to your brain when you meditate?
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Hugging meditation, made famous by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, is rooted in the belief that a good hug can have transformative effects.
For those suffering from anxiety, yoga can be a lifeline. Here’s why doctors are increasingly recommending it as a complementary therapy.
Neck pain and stress-related tension are a regular struggle for many, but experts say meditation may be the key to longterm relief.
While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, research suggests yoga and meditation may play a role in prevention and improving symptoms.
The following meditation, when done regularly, brings self-esteem, self-love, and self-healing into the body.
A slew of scientific studies suggest that mindfulness meditation offers some powerful holistic health benefits, making it an increasingly viable complement to conventional health care.
Daily meditation is one of the smartest thing you can do to promote your own wellness. Here are 3 tips to get started.
A Harvard Medical School psychiatrist investigates the impact of yoga and meditation on gene expression related to stress and immunity through a new NIH-funded study.
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A study finds that physicians who practice mindfulness meditation communicate better.
Yogis have known for centuries that a yoga practice makes us feel calm and centered. But science is finally catching up with what we've all experienced on the mat and the cushion: yoga changes our brain chemistry, which in turn...
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Science proves meditating restructures your brain and trains it to concentrate, feel greater compassion, cope with stress, and more.
Think about it: Meditation is well worth your time if it can help your brain work more efficiently.
A recent study by Emory University neuroscientists suggests that Zen Buddhist meditation may help treat depression, attention deficit disorder, and anxiety, reports The Kansas City Star. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression are characterized in part by “excessive rumination” or runaway thoughts,...
Everything that happens in your mind is reflected in your body, says T.K.V. Desikachar. So, meditate on the good!
Find out how you could be facing fear to create the foundation for true spiritual awakening.
Research suggests that more time on the meditation cushion means more everyday enlightenment when you get off it.
While many medication treat the symptoms, vibrations created from chanting Om can help clear your sinusitis and ward off infections from its source.